The Vent

If we don't have money to support a downtown musical theater, then we don't have $2 million to refurbish the Sun Bowl. If it's that important, let private donors sponsor this project.

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A slogan like "God Bless America" debases God to the role of a political accessory. The slogan has little to do with God and everything to do with trite nationalism. Exploiting God as the lackey of national idolatry is a corruption of true religion and a mockery of God. "God Bless America" stickers are a sign that people expect national pride and arrogance to be rewarded with divine sanction.

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When we look at over-populated Third World countries with not enough food to feed its people, living in poor economic conditions, we are on the same course right here in the United States. Many married and unmarried couples continue to have eight and 10 children, adding to our economic failure while our food and fuel prices continue to grow.

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I was appalled to see the Washington County Republican Party use the Washington County Fair as a platform in recruiting new members. I think county fairs should be free from political parties shoving its agenda in people faces.

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Finally a person, Writers Group member Eric deVita, has put into words what is essentially right. Whether a person is conservative , liberal or religious, we all know that same-sex marriage will become law of the land eventually whether we like it or not , the same way with abortion, after 40 some years later, isn't going to change. Education is the only answer to abortion.

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No wonder one grocery store on Sunset discontinued its recycling area. The "binnies" at the other store are disgusting. They are frequently filled to capacity, and people are just leaving items on the ground. Shame on the company responsible for not making sure they are emptied in a timely manner.

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The years of horrific treatment of animals at the St George Animal Shelter is inexcusable. Some claim it is due to lack of funding for better facility and care takers. Are you kidding? The city spent millions for a splash pad, over $300,000 for a carousel and recently $1 million for a small, worn-out building. Or should I say "taxpayers" paid for those frivolous expenditures.

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I think people should review the city council candidates carefully, even check how they perform with their present jobs. I think those with poor performance with their jobs would be worse in a city council capacity. Do you want a non-performer representing you?

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Spectrum contributors who display animus towards Democrats, such as Gary Bearden, occasionally include some factual information in their submissions. Bearden's piece titled "Attorney's general should resign" does include factual information concerning Utah's AG, John Swallow. However, not surprisingly, Bearden's assertions about Attorney General Eric Holder are substantially bogus. Don't be mislead by Bearden's and the GOP's apparent desire/need to try to falsely demonize all Democrats.

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Paula Deen got an unfair deal. Most of us in our past are not proud of the way we talked. But remember the Watts riots and Rodney King riots. That was a bad time for all people fighting racism, and then all the threats with this recent big trial in Florida didn't help, and that had nothing to do with the "white people." It's over. Most people aren't that way anymore, so why keep shoving our noses in it?

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I had to make a trip to California Aug 11-15. I drove there and back and found gasoline cheaper in Las Vegas and in California than here in Cedar City! This is all backwards!

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You realize that the director of hte animal shelter has been relieved of duties and still getting paid?

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Is the county fair is that hard up for money that they have to charge kids 5 years and younger to get into the demolition derby? What's wrong with this picture? We're not that broke in this county.

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People who own animals, including horses, should provide shade for these animals. You wouldn't want to be sitting outside in the sun all this time. Provide the shade. if you can afford the animal, then you can afford to provide protection from the elements.

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I don't know bout your neighborhood, but mine is full of yapping dogs. And the owners don't do anything to stop them from yapping.

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The Vent

If we don't have money to support a downtown musical theater, then we don't have $2 million to refurbish the Sun Bowl. If it's that important, let private donors sponsor this project.